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Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission Hosts First Meeting Ahead of Major Deadlines
- The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission held its inaugural meeting on Monday, June 9, 2025, to begin setting medical marijuana regulations in Nebraska.
- This meeting followed a November 2024 ballot initiative that legalized medical cannabis and imposed a July 1 deadline for the commission to finalize application criteria and rules.
- Commissioners, including Bruce Bailey and chairwoman Monica Oldenburg, acknowledged limited resources and stressed the need to draft regulations swiftly for public review on June 26.
- Bruce Bailey assured that they will put forth their best effort, while Crista Eggers of Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana emphasized the importance of establishing a framework that enables patients to access necessary support.
- The commission intends to meet the July 1 deadline despite funding and legal obstacles, with plans to start granting medical cannabis permits by October 1.
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LINCOLN — With a "small amount of money" and a "large goal," the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission officially launched its eff ort Monday to set the framework that will allow for access to the treatment. ...
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A commissioner said his “gut feeling, realizing what a short window it is,” is that the board will “most likely” need to consider emergency regulations. By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission hosted its inaugural meeting Monday ahead of a fast-approaching July 1 deadline to set licensing criteria and an October 1 deadline to begin issuing licenses. Emergency regulations will more than likely need to be adopt…
Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission hosts first meeting ahead of major deadlines
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission hosted its inaugural meeting Monday ahead of a fast-approaching July 1 deadline to set licensing criteria and an Oct. 1 deadline to begin issuing licenses. Emergency regulations will more than likely need to…
Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission hosts first meeting ahead of major deadlines • Nebraska Examiner
The current membership of the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission hosts an inaugural meeting. From left, Commissioners Monica Oldenburg, Kim Lowe and Bruce Bailey. At left is the seat for Commissioner Lorelle Mueting of Gretna. June 9, 2025. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)LINCOLN — The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission hosted its inaugural meeting Monday ahead of a fast-approaching July 1 deadline to set licensing criteria and an Oct. 1 de…
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